Colombia and France face off for third place at the U20 World Cup | OneFootball

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·18 October 2025

Colombia and France face off for third place at the U20 World Cup

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France, meanwhile, also arrives shaken after being eliminated in penalties against Morocco, following a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.

On their journey to the semifinals, Colombia had led Group F with five points and then defeated South Africa and Spain in the knockout stages. If they manage to beat the French, they will match their best historical performance in a U-20 World Cup, achieved in 2003.


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The French team, on the other hand, advanced as one of the best third-placed teams and then eliminated Japan and Norway before falling in the semifinals. Now, both teams will seek to close the tournament with a place on the podium and a medal that rewards their performance.

Probable line-ups

Colombia: Jordan García; Juan Arizala, Yeimar Mosquera, Simón García, Julián Bazán; Joel Romero, Elkin Rivero, Kener González, Royner Benítez; Oscar Perea and Emilio Aristizábal. Coach: César Torres.

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